Benjamin L. Cardin
Former Senator
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Senator
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MD
Democratic
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Service: 1987-2025
Election Cycle
Overview – 2006
Total Raised
$8,775,424
Total Spent
$8,676,056
Cash on Hand
$99,369
Individual Contributions
$6,814,331
PAC + Party Money
$1,517,390
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2006
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| CARDIN-CASEY VICTORY 06 | Other (S/J) |
| MARYLAND SEANTE VICTORY 2006 | Joint Fundraising Committee |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $6,794,846 | 77.4% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $19,485 | 0.2% |
| PACs & Party | $1,517,390 | 17.3% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $443,703 | 5.1% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | BEN CARDIN FOR SENATE | $300,000 |
| #2 | BEN CARDIN FOR SENATE | $60,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B****** S. | CHEVY CHASE, MD | $26,700 |
| #2 | B****** J. | ROCKVILLE, MD | $26,700 |
| #3 | B****** J. | CHEVY CHASE, MD | $14,700 |
| #4 | W******** N. | POTOMAC, MD | $14,700 |
| #5 | L****** E. | NAPLES, FL | $14,700 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Media Strategies & Research | $4,418,047 |
| #2 | Global Strategy Group Llc | $521,990 |
| #3 | Paychex | $387,517 |
| #4 | Laguens Hamburger Kully Klose | $154,504 |
| #5 | Integram | $149,291 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self-Employed | $590,043 |
| #2 | Self Employed | $117,300 |
| #3 | Constellation Energy | $30,600 |
| #4 | Retired | $28,050 |
| #5 | Hrc Manor | $26,700 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MD | $4,130,317 | 4,851 | 66.8% |
| #2 | DC | $365,492 | 490 | 5.9% |
| #3 | NY | $344,178 | 323 | 5.6% |
| #4 | CA | $211,920 | 271 | 3.4% |
| #5 | FL | $202,410 | 190 | 3.3% |
| #6 | VA | $188,872 | 227 | 3.1% |
| #7 | MA | $139,025 | 141 | 2.2% |
| #8 | TX | $104,000 | 123 | 1.7% |
| #9 | NJ | $81,217 | 73 | 1.3% |
| #10 | PA | $62,700 | 77 | 1.0% |
| #11 | IL | $61,450 | 98 | 1.0% |
| #12 | GA | $49,115 | 65 | 0.8% |
| #13 | OH | $29,151 | 36 | 0.5% |
| #14 | MI | $27,650 | 46 | 0.4% |
| #15 | CT | $22,350 | 25 | 0.4% |
| #16 | CO | $21,863 | 29 | 0.4% |
| #17 | WA | $20,400 | 10 | 0.3% |
| #18 | AZ | $17,800 | 19 | 0.3% |
| #19 | MN | $15,700 | 19 | 0.3% |
| #20 | KY | $10,550 | 9 | 0.2% |
| #21 | NC | $9,100 | 12 | 0.1% |
| #22 | OK | $7,850 | 6 | 0.1% |
| #23 | UT | $7,600 | 6 | 0.1% |
| #24 | TN | $7,499 | 12 | 0.1% |
| #25 | WI | $4,350 | 15 | 0.1% |
| #26 | NV | $4,300 | 6 | 0.1% |
| #27 | IN | $3,725 | 5 | 0.1% |
| #28 | LA | $3,500 | 5 | 0.1% |
| #29 | DE | $3,300 | 7 | 0.1% |
| #30 | WV | $3,000 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #31 | KS | $3,000 | 3 | 0.0% |
| #32 | SC | $2,500 | 4 | 0.0% |
| #33 | ME | $2,000 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #34 | VT | $1,750 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #35 | AL | $1,500 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #36 | MO | $1,500 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #37 | NM | $1,270 | 3 | 0.0% |
| #38 | RI | $1,250 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #39 | NE | $1,250 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #40 | NH | $1,000 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #41 | ID | $1,000 | 3 | 0.0% |
| #42 | PR | $1,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #43 | OR | $750 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #44 | IA | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #45 | HI | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
